Las Vegas, NV— Seventy prominent Nevadans called on New Mexico Governor
Bill Richardson today to seek the Presidency in 2008. "Nevada will
be a lynch-pin in the Democratic Presidential nomination process in 2008
and many Nevadans believe Bill Richardson is the best choice to lead our
party", stated "Draft Committee" Chairman Reynaldo Martinez, a resident
of Incline Village, and former chief of staff to U.S. Senator Harry Reid.
Earlier this year the Democratic National Committee (DNC) designated Nevada
to be the second state to hold a nomination contest on January 19, 2008
following Iowa (caucus) January 14 and before New Hampshire (primary) January
22, and South Carolina (primary) January 29. Nevada will be a "caucus"
state and the State Democratic Party will sponsor and organize the state-wide
event. Martinez added, "Bill Richardson is the Favorite-Son of the West,
and the West beginning with Nevada can lead the Democrats to the White
House in 2008."

The above release was
preceded a day earlier by this intriguing release:From: 2008 Presidential Draft Committee [mailto:2008.presidential.draft.committee@gmail.com]
Sent: Wed 12/20/2006 5:05 PM
To: 2008.presidential.draft.committee@gmail.com
Subject: ADVISORY: NEVADANS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT 2008

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December 20, 2006 Contact Information Available Tomorrow at Time of
Release

*MEDIA ADVISORY*

*NEVADANS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT 2008 *

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Las Vegas, NV-More than 50 prominent Nevadans will make a major announcement
on Thursday, December 21, regarding the 2008 Presidential Campaign.
A "Draft Committee" has been formed and will announce their plans and members
at that time. Nevada is scheduled to be the second state in the nation
to hold a
nomination contest, a caucus, as part of the 2008 road to the White
House.